Comedy Connections
- TV documentary
- BBC Two / BBC One
- 2003 - 2008
- 47 episodes (6 series)
A series of comedy documentaries, examining one hit comedy show per episode, with cast and crew interviews providing additional background info. Features Julia Sawalha and Doon Mackichan.
Episode menu
Series 6, Episode 4 - Ripping Yarns
The series charting the history of the best of British comedy investigates Michael Palin and Terry Jones's post-Python parody of pre-war Boys' Own adventure comics. The pair share bittersweet memories of their time making the programme - it was abandoned mid-way through its second series, due to spiralling costs, and it saw the end of their decade-long writing partnership.
With contributions from director Terry Hughes and actors David Leland, Judy Loe, Ken Colley and Charles McKeown.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 8th August 2008
- Time
- 10:35pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 40 minutes